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On the recordJanuary 18, 2010
The Democrats have got to decide whether they're more likely to lose their seat -- because it's the jobs issue that will drive this -- will they lose their job if they don't pass health insurance reform, or are they more likely to lose their job if they do?
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Begala highlights the dilemma facing Democrats regarding health insurance reform and its impact on their electoral prospects.

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